I am a Senior Visual Effects Lighting Artist, specialised in feature film VFX and digital lighting-compositing. With a background in photography, lighting fundamentals, and a keen interest in3D, filmmaking, programming, and color_DI workflows, I bring a diverse skill set to my craft.
I've had the privilege to contribute to notable projects such as Mufasa: The Lion King, TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts, ANT-MAN: Quantumania, Napoleon, Pinocchio and many more.
In my role, collaboration is key as I work closely with fellow artists, leads and supervisors to deliver high-quality imagery that meets the unique demands of each project. Drawing from my understanding of cinematography, color theory, and lighting principles, I drive to create images that captivate and immerse audiences.
My journey is one of continuous growth and exploration, as I seek to refine my skills and embrace new challenges in the dynamic world of VFX.
Bio
Shaping time in Larger than life scale,
has been my biggest passion ever since I have memory.
I dreamed of owning a digital camera as a child, and when I finally got one at the age of 18, I dove headfirst into creating short films, film edits, motion graphics.
At 19, started visiting film-sets and stumbled upon the magic of Photoshop and Premiere Pro, marking the beginning of my venture into digital design and graphic effects. And eventually, Webel Animation Academy gave me a chance to understand what CGI and VFX is. While I was learning 3D Animation techniques, at the same time started exploring the vast world of Cinema, through Cinematography, camera skills, composition, colour theory, lighting fundamentals, and many more.
Experience
This is how The Magic happens.
Sr. Lighting Artist
( Apr 2024 - Present )
Projects :
[2024] Mufasa : The Lion King
[2024] Kraven The Hunter : Marvel
Key Lighting Artist
( Aug 2022 - Apr 2024 )
Projects :
[2023] ARGYLLE
[2023] Snow White : Disney
[2023] TRANSFORMERS : Raise of the beasts
[2022] Ant Man : QUANTUMANIA
[2022] NAPOLEON
Mid Lighting Artist
( May 2021 - Aug 2022 )
Projects :
[2021] Pinocchio (Disney)
[2021] Chip n Dale (Disney)
Jr. Lighting Artist
Projects :
[2021] Ekansh : TV show (Cartoon Network)
Katana • Nuke • Rendeman • Maya • Houdini • Arnold • Shotgrid • Python • Qt • PySide • Lua • TKinter
( Jan 2021 - May 2021 )
Recognition
Dose of Miracurall - A drug that cures any ailment
The SPOTLIGHT Award
"For taking on challenges with grit and executing remarkably."
( MPC Q2-2022 )
Biren Ghose
Country Head, Technicolor India
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It feels great when you have any artist to rely on, Ritwik is one of the few artists you can count on in any circumstances. Hardworking, Professional & Sincere about the work what has been assigned to him.One of the Key Member in my team,I wish all the very best to you and keep on doing the good work !
I highly recommend Ritwik's name as a lighting artist.Ritwik is amazing at his job. He has good technical and creative knowledge and he always focused on his main goal. I would love to work with him again.
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Hobby
The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence.
To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.
PEARL S. BUCK
As a kid I have enjoyed taking photographs with my father's Kodak film camera! I find immense joy and fulfilment in capturing lights and filming moments as my hobby. There's something incredibly special about freezing time and bringing them to life. It's a thrilling experience. Each click of the camera or reel of the film allows me to immerse myself in a world where creativity knows no bounds. With every new project, I feel a deep sense of connection to the world, nature around me and a profound appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.
Photography and cinematography are not just hobbies for me; they are passions that fuel my creativity and enrich my life in countless ways. And there is another thing that I take carefully as my hobby, gardening, especially if it's Tuberoses, my most favourite, sorry one more without my Piano the list is incomplete. I publish fun and hobby-related stuff on my personal Instagram account, @ritwik_instag
Photography
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Cinematography
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Music • Piano
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More to be added soon.
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